2,714 observations
Leucauge mariana
Leucauge mariana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Tetragnathidae ›Genus: Leucauge
About
Leucauge mariana is a long-jawed orb weaver spider, native to Central America and South America. Its web building and sexual behavior have been studied extensively. Males perform several kinds of courtship behavior to induce females to copulate and to use their sperm.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Leucauge mariana is Leucauge mariana.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the order Araneae.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the family Tetragnathidae.
- Leucauge mariana belongs to the genus Leucauge.